Karikomi & Tamamono: Cloud Pruning

Cloud Pruning Workshop (Karikomi & Tamamono): Sculpting Organic Forms

Join Certified Aesthetic Pruner, Steve DaSilva for an immersive workshop on Karikomi & Tamamono –  art of cloud pruning, a traditional Japanese technique that shapes shrubs and trees into soft, rounded forms resembling floating clouds. This hands-on workshop will guide participants through the principles of karikomi (mass pruning) and tamamono (individual rounded forms), used to create fluid, harmonious landscapes in Japanese gardens.

Participants will learn:

• The aesthetic principles behind cloud pruning
• Proper tools and techniques for shaping shrubs like boxwood, azaleas, and junipers
• Seasonal timing and maintenance to preserve form and health
• How to incorporate cloud pruning into existing landscapes

This workshop is perfect for garden enthusiasts, landscape professionals, and anyone interested in refining their pruning skills to create a tranquil, sculpted garden space. No prior experience is necessary—just bring your passion for plants!

$25 for Shinzen Members | $45 for Non-members